Friday, February 27, 2009

Friday Facts

1. 40% of M&M's are brown.
2. The Pinta was pint-sized: Columbus's third ship was only 50 feet long.
3. American's travel 1,144,721,000 miles by air everyday.
4. On strike: The average American goes bowling 233 times in their lifetime.
5. For the birds: The Swiss Army keeps 20,000 carrier pigeons for emergency communications.
6. Pirates thought that wearing an earring in a pierced ear improved their eyesight.
7. Sports stat: On average, for every 100,000 people who play football, 2,171 are seriously injured.
8. Americans spend $1,5 billion on toothpaste and $680 million on mouthwash every year.
9. Twenty-three percent of Americans who study abroad go to England; 12% go to France.
10. True lies: 57% of Americans say they "look younger" than they are.

17 comments:

Venom said...

I look younger, but I feel older.
It balances out.

The Queen said...

I tell people I'm 80. They are like, how do you look so young. I then send them to my neighbor man who is a nip and tuck dude.. he gives me a kick back...

ha ha.. better than investing in the stock market...

Mike said...

I keep that many carrier pigeons too. But they ain't for communications ;)

Frippery said...

Bowling 233 times? I think I've had my ears pierced more times than I've been bowling. Just call me eagle eyes. Pam

dani c said...

I'm honest and tell people that I'm 40 even though I'm not, but hey why not. I love to see their reactions..That doesn't make me too honest huh ?

The Hussy Housewife said...

Venom- You are right..very,very true.

Queen- Good plan, from now on I am 45.

Mike- Only you would spaz..only you.

Frippery- That or lived through the 80's. I sister pierced her ears at least 13 times on one ear during the 80's.

Dani- I like this idea. Why get people's expectations to high?

Jenn Thorson said...

I have four ear piercings and can't see worth a darn. Clearly, those pirates weren't doing a whole lot of user-testing on that theory. :)

The Fit Dad said...

No wonder the Swiss are neutral...how can you compete when your army has nothing but fancy pocket knives, chocolates and pigeons?

*Just Jen* said...

UGH! I DO look younger!! That's what everyone says at least! Hmmmm, maybe they are LIARS!?!?!?!?

nannydeprived said...

I knew there was an M&M conspiracy.

Awesome blog! I'm a first time visitor and laughed my ass off!

Quirkyloon said...

Oh Huuuusssssseeeeeeee!

I'm ho-ooooome!

Hey if you're not too hungover go and check out my blog. I got somethin' fer ya!

LOL

TattooedMinivanMom said...

Awwwww maaaaaan! Why you gotta be dissin Minivan mom's yo?

Hi!

1. I wish 40% were green cause they make you horny.
2. I am also pint sized but don't call me pinta.
3. I think I have that much air traveling through my head everyday.
4. 1979 called. They want their bowling alleys back.
5. I'm playing Grand Theft Auto IV and you have to go around assassinating seagulls. Maybe that's why?
6. Pirates also say arrrrgh a lot and drink much, much rum. That explains their sense of judgement.
7. That sucks.
8. Then why do someone people STILL have ass breath?
9. Huh? Who knew? Oh yeah, you did.
10. I still look 12 and I'm 33. It's not a good thing.

Nice ta meetcha! ;)

The Hussy Housewife said...

Jen T- I think the rum was leading to double vision.

Fit Dad- LOL, I the Swiss sound like they would make a great boyfriend.

Just Jen- That is what they tell me to. I think they are just trying to get in our pants.

Nannydeprived- Their is a conspiracy..that or brown artificial coloring is the cheapest. Thanks for coming by! Glad you like the blog:)

Quirks- Alright DEZI! It is LUCY and I am hooooome. Actually I am hangover as I type this...80's party last night..anyhow..Thanks! I put it in my trophy case.

Tattoedmom-What up my lil' Dawg? I ain't trying dis ya. I just think some minivan moms are all jankey and bunk. But since you have a sleeve..you be down. You wanna minivan over to my crib and we can dime out a few cold ones?

Great answers, and nice to meet ya!

Shawn said...

Crap, I'm way behind on my bowling. Unless you count Wii Sports. Then I'm way, way ahead.

Rob-bear said...

Awesome video, technically speaking. But weird pix.

Also:

1. An when you eat your Smarties, do you eat your red ones last?
2. How well can you handle 50 feet?
3. That would be several trips to the moon and back. So, why aren't more people "over the moon"?
4. And how often do they go cross-country skiing?
5. Ya' know, Canada keeps exporting Canada Geese. Would you like a Canadian goose? (I'm sure we could arrange something.)
6. Pirates actually had written contractual agreements with their captains. Early democratic societies. (A little-known fact.)
7. That many people get hurt? Just think what would happen if they were playing Rugby? American football is for wussies.
8. If that's true, why are there so many potty-mouthed bloggers? Or is that the reason for the high number of mouth-care purchases?
9. Then, there's the story of the Yale transvestite who spent his third year abroad.
10. If I looked any younger, people would mistake me for my pre-school-aged grandchildren.

TTFN

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